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DRW → BNE
Which side of the plane to sit from Darwin International Airport (Darwin) to Brisbane International Airport (Brisbane)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior visual experience, particularly during the descent into Brisbane, providing iconic views of the Glass House Mountains and the turquoise waters of Moreton Bay.
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Arnhem Land Fringe
Views of the dense wetlands and ancient floodplains bordering the Northern Territory coast.
Gulf of Carpentaria
The distant shimmering blue horizon where the outback meets the northern sea.
Glass House Mountains
Distinctive volcanic plugs that rise dramatically from the flat coastal plains north of Brisbane.
Moreton Bay
Vibrant sand patterns and turquoise channels around Bribie and Moreton Islands on final approach.
Port of Brisbane
Aerial perspective of the massive container terminals and shipping activity at the river mouth.
On morning flights, expect bright sunlight; however, the left side remains the best choice for the iconic coastal approach. To see the Glass House Mountains, ensure you are on this side when the pilot announces the descent into the Brisbane area.
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Barkly Tableland
Vast, golden-red landscapes showcasing the immense scale of the Australian interior.
Channel Country
Intricate, braided river systems of the Diamantina and Cooper Creek regions visible from high altitude.
Great Dividing Range
The rugged, forest-covered mountain backbone of the continent as you cross into Southeast Queensland.
Brisbane Skyline
A panoramic view of the CBD and the winding Brisbane River if arriving from the southwest.
Lake Wivenhoe
The massive expanse of the region's primary reservoir nestled in the hills west of the city.
The right side is perfect for capturing the 'Big Sky' feel of the outback. During late afternoon flights, the sun will be behind you, providing excellent saturation for the red soil and the green ridges of the Great Dividing Range.
Book Hotels in BrisbaneDistance: 2,851 km (1,772 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 48 min
Departure: DRW (-12.41469955444336, 130.87699890136722)
Arrival: BNE (-27.38419914245605, 153.11700439453125)
Route Type: Domestic
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